Pick It or Skip It: College Food Edition!

When it comes to making smart dining-hall decisions, you don't always have to choose between good-for-you or yummy. Try these simple swaps to your fave foods from nutritionist Heather Bauer, so you can eat what you love but still stay healthy!

Cereal

Cereal

Skip: Sugary cerealsPick: Cereals with less than 10 grams of sugar per serving

When you’re rushing to make it to your 8 a.m. class on time, it can be tempting to grab the first sugary cereal you spot in the cafeteria. But starting your day with sugar only means you’ll be more likely to crave it throughout the rest of the day. Plus, eating a healthy meal in the morning improves your memory and concentration all day, so you’ll be ready to ace your math test!

Burger

Burger

Sometimes nothing beats a good burger, but a cheeseburger with a bun and ketchup packs a lot of fat—as much as 24 grams! Opt for a whole-wheat bun and skip the cheese and ketchup. Load up your better burger—which already contains iron and zinc—with guacamole instead, which has tons of good-for-you fats. Plus, avocado helps you grow strong, healthy hair!